Awlgrip Boat Paint
Awlgrip is a premium marine paint widely recognized in the boating and yachting industry for its durability and high-gloss finish. Developed by Awlgrip, a brand under AkzoNobel, the paint was originally designed for use in the aerospace industry before becoming a staple in marine applications.
Fisheries Supply offers a choice of Awlgrip boat paint products, renowned for their exceptional quality and durability. As a leading supplier, we are committed to providing our customers with the best possible solutions for their boat painting needs.
The Awlgrip Color Palette
Awlgrip marine paint offers an extensive color selection, including metallic shades, allowing you to find the perfect hue for your boat. Our user-friendly Awlgrip color chart makes it easy to browse through the available options and select the color that best suits your style.
Awlgrip Paint: A Cut Above the Rest
Awlgrip's premium linear polyester urethane formula sets it apart from standard boat paint options. This advanced cross-linked chemistry ensures ultimate chemical resistance and long-lasting gloss retention. However, keep in mind that traditional Awlgrip topcoats are not self-leveling and are highly sensitive to environmental factors, which makes spray application technical and best left to professionals. For those needing a hard finish that can still be repaired, the Awlgrip HDT (High Definition Technology) product line is engineered to combine extreme hardness with micro-scratch resistance and buffability.
Awlcraft 2000: A Versatile Choice
For those seeking an alternative to traditional polyester-based finishes, Awlcraft 2000 acrylic urethane topcoat base is an excellent choice. Awlcraft paint offers a similarly beautiful, high-gloss finish as Awlgrip, with the added benefit of being easier to apply by brush or roller, easily buffed, and straightforward to repair locally. Ask us about the Awlcraft 2000 color chart.
Awlgrip Clear Coat
To keep basecoats looking their best for years to come, consider applying an Awlgrip clear coat. This durable topcoat provides an extra layer of protection against UV degradation and the marine environment, ensuring your boat's finish remains vibrant and highly scratch-resistant.
Prepare Your Boat with Awlfair and Awlwood
Fisheries Supply also offers Awlfair and Awlwood products to ensure a seamless painting process. Awlfair is a high-performance, epoxy-based fairing compound that helps create a perfectly flat surface for priming, while Awlwood is a professional-grade clear gloss system designed specifically for exterior marine wood and brightwork.
Fisheries Supply offers the full line of Awlgrip coatings, including topcoats, undercoats & primers, and fillers.
Contact us today to learn more about our Awlgrip boat paint products and how we can help you beautify and protect your vessel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you apply Awlgrip paint?
Proper application requires meticulous surface preparation including degreasing, sanding, and applying a compatible primer like Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer. Traditional Awlgrip topcoats are ideally applied using professional pneumatic spray equipment to achieve a flawless, mirror-like finish.
Can Awlgrip paint be repaired or buffed?
Traditional Awlgrip linear polyester topcoat cures to a resin-rich outer layer that cannot be traditionally compounded or buffed, as cutting into this layer exposes underlying pigment to premature UV degradation. If damaged, it must be sanded and repainted. Conversely, Awlcraft 2000 is an acrylic urethane that can be easily buffed, polished, and blended for local repairs.
How long does Awlgrip paint last?
With proper care, routine washing, and the use of dedicated, non-abrasive polymer sealants, a professional Awlgrip finish can retain its gloss and protective properties for 8–10 years or more depending on regional UV exposure.
Is Awlgrip suitable for DIY application?
While possible for experienced DIYers using the brush/roller method with appropriate brushing activators, spraying traditional Awlgrip requires strict environmental containment, specialized protective gear due to toxic isocyanates, and professional-grade spray equipment for optimal results.
What is the difference between Awlgrip and Awlcraft 2000?
The primary difference is their chemical composition and repairability. Traditional Awlgrip is a linear polyester urethane that is harder, highly chemical-resistant, non-repairable, and best suited for spray applications. Awlcraft 2000 is an acrylic urethane that is slightly softer but fully repairable, buffable, and much more forgiving during application and long-term dockside maintenance.